Rural Transportation Equity in Morrow County

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development’s Rural Transportation Equity program is designed to address the needs of transportation-challenged populations in rural areas and improve access to services for these groups. In Morrow County, the Project Management team found that there is a general lack of awareness of the transportation options available as well as a low utilization of existing services. Under a new model with the Rural Engagement & Vitality Center and Euvalcree, a culturally specific organization, the project sought to make public engagement and planning efforts more inclusive, particularly for traditionally underserved groups.